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Poster: | William Tell | Date: | Apr 24, 2017 10:29am |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: The End of the Road...some thoughts |
I think it's partly the unique generational aspect, at least for "me" (real boomers, pre 1965 b-days, right?). It is that we were "raised by depression era parents" who now have much more than their parents, while working their butts off but constantly telling us, "please go out and do what you love; don't take this mind numbing job that I had to or you'll break my heart". Thus, mine encouraged me over and over again to do all sorts of stuff, and given how much they worked, they also imbued me with a huge "self sufficiency" streak cause they weren't there all day every day like I could afford to be for my kids, blah, blah, blah. I'd be the first to admit that my kids matured quite a bit more slowly on some levels than I did...
Don't get me wrong; I think by giving our kids, those born in the 80s/90s, a much more affluent and caring environment, we raised "kindler, gentler kids" (I think), while perhaps not giving them the street skills that I had by 13 while going to the DEAD, blah, blah, blah. Perhaps my parents, and those of ALL my friends, were criminally negligent, and some kids DID suffer from it, but it's a trade off, eh? Harsh? Yeah.
Over, OVER simplified!
But anyhoo, I do need to point out that when you calculate the rates for the absolutely horrific "bogeyman" events, ie, "I have to drive my kid so they aren't nabbed", my understanding is those per capita rates are not dramatically higher than when the Lindbergh baby was nabbed 75 yrs ago...it's just we know about EVERY one of them now, and yea, the prospect of it, even if it is still one in a gazzillion, is so scary, sure--I drove my kids too...but I think some of that "threat" is not as high as we believe it to be?
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Poster: | SomeDarkHollow | Date: | Apr 24, 2017 10:49am |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: The End of the Road...some thoughts |
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Poster: | HankAndLeeStamper | Date: | Apr 24, 2017 11:22am |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: The End of the Road...some thoughts |
I couldn't help but wonder "are they following Weir's tour? is THAT supposed to substitute for the Dead tour now?" There weren't enough of them for there to be any of the "family" vibe that we had during the travel days (mine late 80s/early 90s), so it wasn't touring for the sake of the "experience" in the sense of living in the parking lot with thousands of like minded folks, which, along with great music, seemed to be the impetus for deadhead touring.
and while i enjoyed Weir's set very much, I wouldn't follow him around "just" for the music, as i might for, say, Tedeschi Trucks Band. and if it's not the music and not the communal experience, what is it for?
The "what is it for?" question led to my shock at the sight of these folks, the fact that there doesn't seem to be a community for them to travel with anymore is what led to my sadness. I very much felt, in the 80s-90s, that I had missed the peak greatness of the "scene" --- no acid tests, be-ins, GG Park free shows for me. but i still felt/knew that it was special, that, before '93ish, i was lucky to be a part of it. i wonder if these folks who seemed to be following Weir feel like I did, that they missed the best part, but there is still magic, or if they realize they missed it all, not just most of it.
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Poster: | SomeDarkHollow | Date: | Apr 24, 2017 11:36am |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: The End of the Road...some thoughts |
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Poster: | Daddy D | Date: | Apr 24, 2017 8:27pm |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: The End of the Road...some thoughts |
This post was modified by Daddy D on 2017-04-25 03:27:44
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Poster: | SomeDarkHollow | Date: | Apr 25, 2017 5:59am |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: The End of the Road...some thoughts |
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Poster: | William Tell | Date: | Apr 25, 2017 5:48am |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: The End of the Road...some thoughts |
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Poster: | Mandojammer | Date: | Apr 25, 2017 7:27am |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: The End of the Road...some thoughts |
Looking forward to throwing back a few pints and a couple drams of fine whisky and bourbon with you in June. Also bringing the mandolin should the opportunity for some picking arise.
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Poster: | craven714 | Date: | Apr 25, 2017 10:28am |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: The End of the Road...some thoughts |
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Poster: | Mandojammer | Date: | Apr 25, 2017 11:48am |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: The End of the Road...some thoughts |
Come mid-June, look for pictures of Mando and Daddy D at the Blue Ox music fest in Eau Claire.
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Poster: | Vermoontains | Date: | Apr 25, 2017 11:54am |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: The End of the Road...some thoughts |
Except for the one with the big, deep tan in the back, second from the left, they all look alike to me.
I would like to associate a name with the face. Or at least get the images I have out of my mind.
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Poster: | craven714 | Date: | Apr 26, 2017 11:39am |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: The End of the Road...some thoughts |
you would have to assume who is in front or in back.
that's the End of the old dirt road
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Poster: | Mandojammer | Date: | Apr 25, 2017 12:23pm |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Calling all the wookies |
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Poster: | craven714 | Date: | Apr 28, 2017 8:03am |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: Calling all the wookies |
This post was modified by craven714 on 2017-04-28 15:03:45
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Poster: | Daddy D | Date: | Apr 26, 2017 4:51am |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: The End of the Road...some thoughts |
As far as a pickin' party goes, unfortunately I don't play (and you certainly don't want me to sing!) but I'll be happy to keep everyone's glass filled, shout out the occasional request, and dance with the ladies!
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Poster: | Mandojammer | Date: | Apr 26, 2017 8:05am |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: The End of the Road...some thoughts |
Lunch and dinner are more fresh veggies and fruits. I have a preference for hops, which are plants and therefore a salad. Since I am intolerant of gluten intolerance that isn't related to diagnosed celiac disease, I have been known to carb load with a wild yeast malted dinner, infused with fresh fruits like black currant, sour cherries or apricots.
It makes our picking bearable....at least for us.
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Poster: | Daddy D | Date: | Apr 27, 2017 9:26pm |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: The End of the Road...some thoughts |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPfJwHu7Ezw
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Poster: | ducats | Date: | Apr 24, 2017 1:43pm |
Forum: | GratefulDead | Subject: | Re: The End of the Road...some thoughts |